ORANGES

Beech Nut

#D9B69F

RGB 217, 182, 159 · HSL 24°, 43%, 74% · CMYK 0, 16, 27, 15

Beech Nut is #D9B69F in HEX — rgb(217, 182, 159), hsl(24°, 43%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 27%, 15%).

Beech Nut pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 43%, 74%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D9B69F

RGB217, 182, 159

HSL24°, 43%, 74%

HSV24°, 27%, 85%

CMYK0, 16, 27, 15

Decimal14268063

CSS RGBrgb(217, 182, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 43%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Beech Nut S230-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Clementine 1219

ΔE 1.1 · #DBB9A2

Dunn-Edwards

Kraft Paper DE6109

ΔE 1.7 · #D5B59C

Sherwin-Williams

Tower Tan SW7704

ΔE 2 · #D5B59B

Vista Paint

Early Tan K-1036

ΔE 2.4 · #D3B399

PPG

Cinnamon Ice 1071-4

ΔE 2.7 · #DBBBA7

Valspar

Mojave Sunset 2005-8A

ΔE 2.7 · #D9B199

Kilz

Brandy Cream LB240-01

ΔE 3 · #D1AF9B

Dulux

Maiko S09F2

ΔE 3.1 · #D8B8A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Tiny Calf 161

ΔE 3.4 · #E0BFA5

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 3.5 · #E3BEA4

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 3.8 · #DCB8A8

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 5.3 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.2 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 10.5 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 12.2 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D9B69F

#A0C2D9

Analogous

#D9A0A6

#D9B69F

#D9D4A0

Triadic

#D9B69F

#A0D9B7

#B7A0D9

Split-Complementary

#D9B69F

#A0D9D4

#A0A6D9

Tetradic

#D9B69F

#A6D9A0

#A0C2D9

#D4A0D9

Monochromatic

#A06740

#C38D69

#D9B69F

#EFE1D7

#F8F1ED

Rectangle

#D9B69F

#C2D9A0

#A0C2D9

#B7A0D9

Compound

#D9B69F

#D9D4A0

#A0C2D9

#A0A6D9

Variations

Lighter

#E1C5B3

#E6D4C9

#EFE6E1

Darker

#C68E68

#995E37

#5A361F

Saturation

#C5BBB4

#D9B7A0

#ECB38D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9B69F

#C9C19F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9B69F

#BDBDA2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9B69F

#D9B3B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Beech Nut reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#E2B592

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#D9B69F

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#CFBAB7

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#7EA7C3

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #D9B69F;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9B69F;

CSS Variable

--color-beech-nut: #D9B69F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beech-nut': '#D9B69F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9B69F] text-[#D9B69F]

SCSS

$beech-nut: #D9B69F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9B69F?

#D9B69F is Beech Nut, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D9B69F warm or cool?

Beech Nut reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Beech Nut?

Beech Nut works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Beech Nut?

Beech Nut pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Beech Nut?

You can download Beech Nut on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Beech Nut?

The hex code is #D9B69F. In RGB it's 217, 182, 159, and in HSL it's 24°, 43%, 74%.

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